Ceres (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Ceres (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 41.895 N,1 33.995 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.698250
  • Longitude: -1.566583
Wreck Depth 0.98 m
Water Depth 6 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CERES (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Sonar Length 55
Sonar Width 10
Shadow Height 2
Orientation 120
Cargo stone
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 23, 1898
Bottom Texture Pebbles
Scour Dimensions 0014.0,,004.0,140
Original Detection Year 2005
Last Detection Year 2012
Original Source survey vessel
Markers Y CYLINDRICAL SPL BUOY, FI.Y.3S, 'CERES'
Surveying Details HH090/658/01 14.11.94 EXAM'D 28.9.94 IN 504151.7N, 013354.6W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [3 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 0.5 IN GEN DEPTH 3.1MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 5.4MTRS. DCS3 HT 1.5MTRS. LENGTH 55MTRS, WIDTH 12MTRS. LIES 090/270 DEGS. MEDIUM MAGNETOMETER DEFLECTION. (NP 1016, HI 658). - NM 4060/94. HH091/143/01 16.12.05 EXAM'D 16.9.05 IN 5041.896N, 0133.996W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 0.40 IN GEN DEPTH 2.5MTRS. SCOUR 4MTRS DEEP EXTENDS 15MTRS TOWARDS 140 DEGS. LENGTH 55MTRS, WIDTH 10MTRS, HT 2MTRS. LIES 120/300 DEGS. APPEARS INTACT. (NP 1016, HI 1143). AMEND WK 0.4MTR IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. 6.5.10 VESSEL IN THIS POSN CONSIDERED TO BE CERES (POSSIBLY). TO BE BUOYED WITH Y CYLINDRICAL BUOY, 'CERES'. EXPECTED TO BE SEMI-PERMANENT WITH REVIEW IN MAY 2011. (M JAMES/RT1 TELECON). INS Y SPECIAL BUOY. - NM 2659(T)/10. SEP 2010/000084138 26.5.10 BUOY WILL BE LIT, FI.Y.3S, WITHIN THE NEXT 3/4 WEEKS. IT IS UNLIKELY THAT THE WK WILL BE PROTECTED UNDER THE PROTECTION OF WRECKS ACT, AND THEREFORE ITS CHARTED DEPICTION WILL REMAIN UNCHANGED. (M JAMES, NEW FOREST NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY, TELECOM DTD 20.5.10). AWAIT FURTHER. NCA. 30.10.12 EXAM'D 28.3.12 IN 5041.898N, 0133.998W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 3.1 IN GEN DEPTH 6.9MTRS. SCOUR 3MTRS DEEP EXTENDS 50MTRS TOWARDS 275 DEGS. LENGTH 75MTRS, WIDTH 17MTRS, HT 3.7MTRS. LIES 140/320 DEGS. SEDIMENT BUILT UP ON E SIDE AND SEDIMENT TRAILS EXTEND TO W FROM EACH END. (EMU, HI 1366). AMEND WK 3.1MTRS. RSDRA2023000215166 20.12.23 EXAM'D 19.12.2023 IN 5041.895N, 0133.995W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 0.980 MTRS. (HI 1366 BDC REVIEW). AMEND DW 0.9 MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Dec 20, 2023

Circumstances of loss

BUILT OF IRON IN 1875. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY W E DREWETT, FRESHWATER. ONE BOILER, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE FROM HURST CASTLE. WAS LOADING SHINGLE ON THE SHINGLES BANK WHEN BLOW ASHORE IN SW FORCE 7 AND WRECKED. (SIBI).

General Comments

UK NM 791/24, PROBABLY BROKEN

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 41.895 N,1 33.995 W
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FAQ

Where is the CERES (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The CERES (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 41.895 N,1 33.995 W.

How deep is the CERES (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The CERES (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 0.98 meters and is located at coordinates 50 41.895 N,1 33.995 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CERES (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the CERES (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 6 meters deep.

When did the CERES (POSSIBLY) sink?

The CERES (POSSIBLY) sank on Nov 23, 1898.

When was the wreck of the CERES (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the CERES (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 2005.

What country did the CERES (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The CERES (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the CERES (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The CERES (POSSIBLY) was carrying stone.

What type of wreck is the CERES (POSSIBLY)?

The CERES (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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